Within the Trenches Ep 23

Hello everyone! Within the Trenches is back with episode 23 and this is a must listen. In this episode I went live on Spreaker and all went well until I forgot that the screen door was locked and my wife was trying to get inside but couldn’t. I had to go off the air for a short moment but everything came out great either way. This episode also included some highlights of the NENA conference last week in Lansing and the announcement of our involvement in the National NENA conference that will be held at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. We will have the privilege of podcasting along side Mark Fletcher and the Avaya Podcast Network. It’s going to be a great experience.

With that said we are looking for sponsors. There is a large portion of the trip that is already paid but we need a little more for travel and hotel and in all honesty I am prepared to live out of my car for the entire week but if anyone would like to sponsor or donate to the show it would be appreciated. Right now we have several shirts for sale at The Jabber Log Store. All the money goes directly to the show. We don’t pocket any of the money so anything extra for the show comes out of pocket. If you can buy a shirt and show your support that would be great!

For those with a business I have something for you as well. If you would like to sponsor the show there is a 3-tier offer available.

Tier 1 for $100 – Your logo will be added to a sign and displayed on the broadcast table during the week at the conference.

Tier 2 for $200 – Your logo will be added to a sign and on a special page of The Jabber Log.

Tier 3 for $300 – The first two will be a part of this tier but your business will also be mentioned in an episode of the show.

In order to do this you can simply click on the donate button on the right side of this page and after you have donated one of the three amounts please email me at thejcast@thejabberlog.com so that we can exchange information on your business and logo. This is an excellent opportunity so please take advantage of it.

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Good evening people! This morning I met up with a good friend of mine to record a podcast about many things. Now, most of you know that I have a segment on Jabber Log called Diaper Wars but for those of you who don’t know, the segment is based on my adventures through the interesting world of cloth diapers. The idea came from my friend Candis who owns EcoBuns in Holland, MI. We share many stories and I’m sure you’ll dig them. There is even a moment when a special guest shows up for a brief hello and plug. This podcast is rated for all so no worries if the little ones are around because we keep it light and funny. We even talk Man-dals and Dad-pants so I hope you enjoy it and this is a stepping stone to a new addition to the JCast in the form of Diaper Wars. May the cloth be with you and please comment and share to everyone you know. Also make sure to check out EcoBuns by clicking the links below and she will be opening her new store September 8 2012 at the outlet mall in Holland. Have a good one!

Imagine hearing your daughters scream. You run frantically to the barn and find an acquaintance molesting your daughter. You protect her by repeatedly punching him in the head. After several hits he dies. Was it justified or did you commit murder? In Shiner, Texas, this scenario occurred. The Christian Science Monitor states, “there’s little doubt among residents that a 23-year-old man who reportedly killed a man he found molesting his 5-year-old daughter in a horse barn should be hailed as a hero, not denounced as a criminal. Some legal experts have questioned why the father has not been charged yet,” and continued saying, “vigilante justice, no matter how the circumstances come about, can’t be tolerated in a civil society.”

What is Justifiable Homicide?

Merriam-Webster – a homicide (in self-defense, in preventing a felony involving great bodily harm, or in defense of one’s home or members of one’s family) justified or excused by law for which no criminal punishment is imposed.

A sharp increase in justifiable homicides appears to coincide with the introduction of “Stand Your Ground” laws in 2005. The increase is shown below in an infographic, courtesy of livescience.com. The recent case in Texas is only one of many regarding justifiable homicide and “Stand Your Ground” laws. Take for instance, the case of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Fla. In this case, according to The Washington Post, “Stand Your Ground” laws — are the same kind of legislation that authorities cited for not arresting a neighborhood-watch volunteer after 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was killed in Florida in February.”

Both cases are up for debate on whether or not the killings were justified and The Christian Science Monitor says that, “as the Trayvon Martin case has taken twists and turns, it’s become clear to many legal experts that the Stand Your Ground concept has many inherent ambiguities, undermining faith in the justice system in the process.” As for the father in Texas, The Christian Science Monitor on MSNBC quoted James Harrington, director of the Texas Civil Rights Project in an interview with Foxnews.com saying, “Assuming it’s true that this guy was molesting the daughter … he would then have the right to defend her and hit him enough to have him stop. But you cannot summarily execute him, even though I can understand the anger he would have.”

He continued saying, “The question is: When does it move beyond self-defense?”

Since 1986 Kelly Rasmussen, chief executive officer of Success Communications, Inc. has been involved in the 9-1-1 profession. According to her organizations official website, “she rose through the ranks from Dispatcher to Director and is now an International Speaker.” She has traveled throughout the United States with those who work within her organization to help coach and train 9-1-1 dispatchers. The training programs range from a 40-hour beginners dispatch school to stress management. Coming this October, Rasmussen, along with the rest of her Success Communications Inc. instructors, are hosting the 9114911 conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“It’s motivational, it’s inspirational, but it’s a big hug of thanks,” Rasmussen explained in a recent podcast. According to 9114911.com, the official website of this event, “THIS IS YOUR CONFERENCE THAT YOU DESERVE AND HAVE EARNED! THERE IS ONLY ONE TRACK, ON FOCUS- YOU!” The site goes on to explain that, “it is built by, for, and 100% about 9-1-1 professionals.” The conference, according to the site, “will offer those who attend a chance to network with 9-1-1 professionals from throughout the United States and Canada, question and answer sessions and step-by-step methods for handling the toughest parts of the job.” Speakers will also be present to offer motivational messages and share their inspirational stories.

The conference will be held at the Palace Station Hotel/Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 17 and 18 2013. Rasmussen stated in a recent podcast episode of Within the Trenches that, “if your listeners register for the conference and mention that they heard about this on Jabber Log or Within the Trenches, they will receive a discount.” Rasmussen goes on to explain that, “when you register for the conference at 9114911.com, you will get a confirmation email. Reply to that email that you heard us on Jabber Log or Within the Trenches and tell us the name of the person you will be bringing for free!”

“I want to bring that human element and like I said give this big hug and this big thank you for doing what you do and being almost superheroes,” said Rasmussen. The entire podcast can be heard in its entirety by clicking above. Follow the links below to register for the 9114911 conference and how you can reach Rasmussen and Success Communications, Inc.